Steam & Excursion > Natural light night shot of #4449 in 2012

It hard to beat Bolingman at his own game because he has an incredible collection of the #4449 going back to the AFT. I do as well but my image taking has gotten better over the years. Here is the night before at Portlands iconic
Union Station in late October, 2012 just before the weekend trip to Bend and back. The '49 crew is doing some last minute maintenance of the her a she sits quietly boiling water in anticipation of the 8am morning departure.

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Great photo of my favorite loco..
Thanks so much for that pic, It was lightly raining as we greased the rods with the Alemite, air powered grease gun...
Bill Stetler was a good instructor for the grease crew & in helping newbies master the Alemite gun & classic ‘stick-grease’....”Keep your fingers OUT !!! “

Loved it...
W.

When it comes to the 4449, there are no bad pics! 
SR

Mike --- That is a gorgeous picture! Thanks so much for posting it here.

I see I have a lot of company in my great admiration for the beautiful and elegant SP 4449.